"The jurisdiction of an Executing Court is circumscribed by the decree under execution and the Executing Court cannot go beyond the decree or vary the
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"Given the prevailing socio-economic paradigm in the Indian society, generally, it is the wife’s convenience which must be looked at while considering transfer." Orissa High Court,
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"The continuous readiness and willingness on the part of the plaintiff is a condition precedent to grant the relief of specific performance. If the plaintiff
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"The embargo is only on the widow and not on other legal heirs to succeed to the estate of the pre-deceased son." Madras High Court,
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"It is only with respect to the category of suits specified in clause (iv) of Section 7 of the Act that the plaintiff has the liberty of stating in
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"It is pertinent to note that the applicants admit the transaction and liability. They have undertaken to repay the entire decreed amount with interest... In these
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"A spouse cannot be expected to endure, for an indefinite period, conduct which causes sustained mental pain and destroys the basic elements of companionship, trust
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"Rejection of the plaint extinguishes the claim and forces the plaintiff to institute a fresh suit subject to limitation. Conversion preserves the suit and enables
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"By accepting any additional premium towards the coverage of own car damage or owner-driver of insured vehicle, the insurance company has agreed to indemnify the owner towards
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"The principles of law in relation to territorial jurisdiction of courts cannot be so diluted or be made so vague that a corporation could sue
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"The duty of the State to inform the person that it intends to acquire his property — the right to notice" Uttarakhand High Court, in
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"The prosecution’s version suffers from several material infirmities which cast a reasonable doubt on the very genesis and manner of the alleged occurrence." Allahabad High
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"The Court cannot substitute for either of those events [service of summons or appearance] an independently asserted and factually variable concept of 'knowledge'. Such an
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"The provisions of the Act of 2005 are in addition to, and not in derogation of, the provisions of any other law for the time being
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"The exercise of a right to practice one's religion is one thing and to practice it in a particular way is different. There is absolutely no fundamental
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"The liberty granted by the High Court in the second appeal was akin to flogging a dead horse; which cannot give a fresh lease of life to
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"This Court in exercise of its power under Article 226 of the Constitution of India having found that the convict was a juvenile at the time of
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"Where the property of a Hindu male devolves upon his Class-I heirs in accordance with Section 8, such devolution brings about succession in accordance with the
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"Right to life and personal liberty cannot be rendered nugatory by unwarranted delays in the judicial process, particularly where such delay(s) is neither attributable to the accused
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"Whenever an expert opinion is required, such expert should belong to recognized field of expertise as he is not qualified in that discipline. Such being
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Supreme Court, in a significant ruling, held that a person’s initial resistance to a medical examination cannot be equated to obstructing a public servant
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"The practice of dowry unfortunately has deep roots in society, hence, it being not a matter of swift change, a concentrated effort is needed on the part
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"The liability under Section 45(3) of the Customs Act, on the other hand, is not one of indemnification or compensation to the owner of the
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"This appeared to be a fraud of enormous proportion and has persuaded the Court to enlarge the scope of the present proceedings to unravel and
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"The manufactured items definitely had to be sold and if the premises is used for such sale too, even retail sale, it cannot lead to
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"It is not mere lip service to the provisions that is intended when an extended limitation period is provided for recovering an excess benefit availed,
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"Once the respondent No.1-wife had voluntarily relinquished all monetary claims, including maintenance, revival of such claims through subsequent proceedings cannot be permitted." Supreme Court, in
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"The absence of affirmation is not fatal since it neither amounts to a misrepresentation nor does it mislead the Returned Candidate." Supreme Court, in a
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"The alleged person must be a “polluter” before it is held as absolutely liable in law. No doubt, if this link is established, no excuse
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"A candidate who has obtained the requisite qualification based on the prevailing norms i.e. GO Ms No. 528 dated 18.05.1985 which continued to remain in
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"The issue pertaining to regularisation of unauthorised constructions not having been finally resolved and the parties having been directed to await decision in the pending
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"Practical exposure and judicial training may be acquired through a combination of professional and institutional experience." Supreme Court of India, in a significant ruling delivered on
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"An advocate’s duty is not conditional upon the client's continued good behaviour towards the advocate. An advocate cannot use information received in confidence against his
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"Appellant has demonstrated how a vigilant and bona fide citizen can, through sustained and responsible engagement with public authorities and constitutional courts, draw attention to
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"Therefore, if a person sets the criminal justice delivery system in motion, he cannot be held liable for abetment to commit suicide, if the person
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Supreme Court, in a significant ruling delivered on August 11, 2026, held that commercial property purchasers who have already elected to approach the Real Estate
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"A judicial service which demands adequate maturity and practical exposure must also remain sufficiently attractive to the most capable young lawyers." Supreme Court of India,
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"There is a scramble for possession, and divergent views were canvassed by both the sides. We have also heard the learned Senior Counsel on the
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"That the appellant-wife earns is not, by itself, a reason to halve the father’s liability. The obligation to maintain the children is shared by both
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"The order of the Naib Tehsildar may regulate the revenue record, but it cannot, merely by recording one person's name in place of another, operate
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"The jurisdiction of an Executing Court is circumscribed by the decree under execution and the Executing Court cannot go beyond the decree or vary the
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"Given the prevailing socio-economic paradigm in the Indian society, generally, it is the wife’s convenience which must be looked at while considering transfer." Orissa High Court,
read more
"The continuous readiness and willingness on the part of the plaintiff is a condition precedent to grant the relief of specific performance. If the plaintiff
read more
"The embargo is only on the widow and not on other legal heirs to succeed to the estate of the pre-deceased son." Madras High Court,
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"It is only with respect to the category of suits specified in clause (iv) of Section 7 of the Act that the plaintiff has the liberty of stating in
read more
"It is pertinent to note that the applicants admit the transaction and liability. They have undertaken to repay the entire decreed amount with interest... In these
read more
"A spouse cannot be expected to endure, for an indefinite period, conduct which causes sustained mental pain and destroys the basic elements of companionship, trust
read more
"Rejection of the plaint extinguishes the claim and forces the plaintiff to institute a fresh suit subject to limitation. Conversion preserves the suit and enables
read more
"By accepting any additional premium towards the coverage of own car damage or owner-driver of insured vehicle, the insurance company has agreed to indemnify the owner towards
read more
"The principles of law in relation to territorial jurisdiction of courts cannot be so diluted or be made so vague that a corporation could sue
read more
"The duty of the State to inform the person that it intends to acquire his property — the right to notice" Uttarakhand High Court, in
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"The prosecution’s version suffers from several material infirmities which cast a reasonable doubt on the very genesis and manner of the alleged occurrence." Allahabad High
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"The Court cannot substitute for either of those events [service of summons or appearance] an independently asserted and factually variable concept of 'knowledge'. Such an
read more
"The provisions of the Act of 2005 are in addition to, and not in derogation of, the provisions of any other law for the time being
read more
"The exercise of a right to practice one's religion is one thing and to practice it in a particular way is different. There is absolutely no fundamental
read more
"The liberty granted by the High Court in the second appeal was akin to flogging a dead horse; which cannot give a fresh lease of life to
read more
"This Court in exercise of its power under Article 226 of the Constitution of India having found that the convict was a juvenile at the time of
read more
"Where the property of a Hindu male devolves upon his Class-I heirs in accordance with Section 8, such devolution brings about succession in accordance with the
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"Right to life and personal liberty cannot be rendered nugatory by unwarranted delays in the judicial process, particularly where such delay(s) is neither attributable to the accused
read more
"Whenever an expert opinion is required, such expert should belong to recognized field of expertise as he is not qualified in that discipline. Such being
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In the contemporary landscape of the Indian criminal justice system, DNA profiling has transitioned from a "novelty" to the "gold standard" of forensic evidence. However, for
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Possession is the law’s most practical concept. Before a court reaches the higher question—“who is the owner?”—it often asks the simpler, urgent question—“who is in possession, and
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Appreciating evidence in civil litigation requires adherence to strict principles under the Indian Evidence Act, the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC), and binding judicial precedents. Courts
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In the world of law, the doctrine of Res Judicata serves as a cornerstone for upholding judicial efficiency and finality. Res judicata, meaning "a matter already judged,"
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"Copyright law, a delicate balance of protecting creativity while fostering innovation." – Indian Judiciary- Introduction: Safeguarding Creativity Through the Copyright Act
In a world
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In the Indian legal system, judgments play a crucial role in shaping jurisprudence and guiding future cases. These judgments can be classified into two primary categories: reportable and non-reportable.
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